Astie's Leathercraft

Just sharing this to you all to help a friend who has ventured to social media with her crafts.

Custom sentimental plush bears made from your own clothing.
Want a unique gift to remember or represent a special person?...... Jo is the lady to go to 😎

Please check out her page and give her a follow / like and a few thumbs up on her amazing craft works.
Peace n Grease folks

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091324090685

Time to release your inner She-Ra / Dragon Slayer!

2.4mm veg tan Dragon Cuffs.
Airbrush dyed in a warm sunset Dragon skin effect.
One size fits most 😉
£40

My new 3D printed Makers mark stamp.
Thank you to Anton Ride for helping create this.

Now the beautiful lady in question has received her Christmas present...... I can finally post up some pics.
All hand tooled and crafted as usual. No lasers or sewing machines were used in it's crafting.

2.4mm veg tan, finished with leather acrylic paints for the main design and an artistic application via airbrush, of buckskin and British tan dye for a sunset effect background.
"Ohana means Family"

Hot off the workbench....
LARP / D&D / STEAMPUNK arm bracer with a quirky feather design.
2.4mm veg tan, hand tooled and dyed in a multi tone effect of natural leather, light tan and Cordovan finished with dark brown antique stain to bring out the lowlights.
Thread holes will be finished off with antique eyelets. (Had to order some more as I ran out 🤣)

Now who needs somewhere to keep your belt buckles?
This prototype can hold up to 8 buckles and hangs on a coat hanger to keep your best buckles safe or hang them on your wall for a nice display.

Made from a mixture of firm calf hide, tooled veg tan and a nice goat hair on hide accent to give it more of a western style.

Another enjoyable creation to plan and craft.

The 'S**t Bag' made an outing tonight......

Just for clarification the reference is for the actual bag... NOT my wife. 🤣
We refer to it as 'The S**t Bag' as it was the very first item I made out of leather and my first tooling.
It's always good to look back every now and then to see how far you have progressed.... But NEVER forget your roots.
Be Humble and appreciate everything in your life....
That includes the wife 🤣
Peace n Grease folks.....
Love you all.

Well here it is.... A work in progress but it's time to stretch further than facebook.
I will still be on here but just felt it was time to create my own website as well.
It will develop over time so look out for updates and please pay me a visit or two which will help me to gain ground on the old Google searches.
Fank you my friends 😍
Astie's Leathercraft

My Site This is primarily a place for me to keep all my pics together as well as share ideas with friends and family. I am happy to take commission work if someone wants something making for gifts or...

Never be without a beer......
I give you the 'Beer on a belt' for that emergency cold brew fix.
Saves you a second trip to the bar and acts as a third hand to hold that extra portion of man's greatest creation - BEER!

Adjusts to different size bottles too, so just as effective for those dinky little American beer bottles. 🤣

Just realised I never posted this cute handbag up from a few months ago.

Nautical Steampunk inspired ladies handbag in a beautiful Cognac / Burgundy with a veg tan tooled pocket front.
£40

I proudly present to you ....
the Lagertha inspired hair barrette.
Time to release your inner viking shield maiden.
£15 each made to order.

A little elfie corset belt for a cool Steampunk artist for one of her new outfits.

What's on the workbench this week?
Steampunk clutch bag coming along nicely.

More pics of the Waspie with her voluptuous curves.
Last pics show the difference in shape and size to the original.

Anyone for a corset?
A fun little build to store all those makeup brushes and accessories.
Emma gets another first off product 😉

Steampunk pocket watch holders.
Slip onto your braces to enhance your gentlemanly attire.

Saturday's project was to make the bag to go on Emma's Steampunk leather corset.
Just need to finish off the edges and put some nice bees wax balm on it.

Made from 2.4mm veg tan, hand carved with a Steampunk airship. Finished with Texas star rivets and airbrush dyed using British tan as a base followed by a mid brown for the shading and highlights.

As most of you know, I am fortunate to work with and teach young adults with learning disabilities and specialist educational needs.
Over the past few years, I have been passing on my love of leather crafting and I am always amazed at the wonderful work they do.

Today we have been able to hold our first craft sale with many parents coming to visit and buy trinkets for extra Christmas presents.
Parents were amazed at the fantastic leather crafts they have been making.
The smiles and enjoyment my students have on their faces is a great reward for passing on some simple skills.

Next on the table..... A Steampunk leather corset...... This one is proving interesting to make but fun.

Astie's Leathercraft updated their address.

Dragon hip flask pouch finished for Amanda.

Made from 2.2 / 2.4mm veg tan leather. Dyed in Buckskin and chocolate brown.
Hand carved and embossed Dragon head as the main design with a half serpentine border.

Dragon head keyrings modified to hold the hip flask funnel and another to incorporate the lighter- FIRE BREATHING DRAGON!!
Fun little build especially with the dragon head modifications.
Thanks for the order Amanda.

Corset style teacup and saucer belt hanger finished.
This comes with the teacup, saucer, Bob the Octopus coaster and the leather belt hanger.
The spoon and cake fork are just for show.

Personal friends list offer £40.

£55 normal price. 100% leather in lovely oxblood colour.

Today's pieces........ Steampunk belt pouches.
£25 each.

BEWARE!!!!!
DRAGONS ARE EVERYWHERE!!
But it's OK.... We have a plague doctor at the ready just in case anyone gets bitten.
£7.50 each.